ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication
MEDICATION _gabapentin CATEGORY CLASs anticonVulsants
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PURPOSE OF MEDICATION
Expected Pharmacological Action
Therapeutic Use
enhance the effects of opioids
Relieve neuropathic pain and neuralagia
Complications
Medication Administration The client self report is the key element in assessment of pain, client should receive a pain management, explain to patient medication used as adjuvants or an off label use.
Bone marrow suppression,gastrointestinal distress,drowsiness,rash
Contraindications/Precautions Safety in pregnancy is not established, discontinue medication with lactation and bottlefeed
Nursing Interventions
Monitor for therapeutic effects of warfarin and PT and INR Dosage might need to be adjusted
Interactions oral contraceptives, alcohol, sedatives, and anti- histamines
Client Education
Effectiveness of oral contraceptives can be reduced Avoid activities that require alertness pain medication should be given on a fixed schedule around the clock and not as needed
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Release of neuropathic pain relief of neuralgia
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THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE